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225 or 180 How do can you tell?

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Old 08-31-2006, 08:45 AM
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Default 225 or 180 How do can you tell?

I am looking at a TT for sale online right now. The sales man doesn't know if it is the 226 or 180hp version. How can I tell which it is?

I know it has:
quattro
6sp manual
5-spoke polished wheels
BOSE stereo w/ 6-disc changer
dual exhaust
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6 speed manual is only on the 225
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Default Re: 6 speed manual is only on the 225

terrific! Thanks!
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225 has two tail pipes, 180 has one
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Default You can also tell by looking under the hood at the intake and turbo hose routing.

Here is a 180
<img src="http://images17.fotki.com/v308/photos/4/419847/3485849/DSCN1936-vi.jpg">
and this is a 225, note the difference in the manifold and the big hoses.
<img src="http://images3.fotki.com/v32/photos/7/7305/212841/DSC01063-vi.jpg">
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I was going to mention that, but a 180 could have an aftermarket exhaust.
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Righty MighTTy?
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Could................................. yes
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Beware the **** Swap though....:-)
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Theft deterrent


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